Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You need a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams for newborns as well as double buggies with various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step and easily lifted into your boot. You may also prefer lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy roads to navigate.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair that generally can seat two children in a row. They're generally bigger than single pushchairs. This makes them less agile on the footpaths. It is also difficult to maneuver between kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width means that they're generally more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them easier to carry on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth, and many models will take both a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into a single mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and a carrycot side by side. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins and is ideal for newborns. This pram also comes with a number of very cool Baby accessories, including newborn cocoons which can be positioned to face either way (for a twin-facing folding pram) or facing forwards (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight as other models however it's very cleverly designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to-double is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to accommodate two seats, and you can use it as a twin right from birth by incorporating the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. It can also be used in mono mode with just one child thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It has both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers chose this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety stylish colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This will allow both children to sit together and interact with each one another. They are great for trips to the zoo since the kids can look at the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler stroller and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, since they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest does not require a buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store an empty buggy which can be costly.

For example the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode, and features a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate an extra seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, but it does come with a large basket for shopping which is located behind the front seat in double mode (and behind the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be placed so that they face each other, or one can be positioned higher so that it can look over the other and observe what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles Some models can even be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to carry two carrycots or a car and buggy seat. This means you can create a travel system right from the outset and save money on separate purchases. It's worth remembering that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and are less stable when bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled to fit in cars.